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10 Coming-of-Age Movies for Graduates and Prospective Freshmen

By Joseph W. Smith III / July 30, 2021

In this summer of ’21—the age of maturity in many minds—as high school and college grads step toward adulthood, Beautiful Christian Life presents a slate of worthy films about growing up.

10 More Under-the-Radar Picks for Christian Movie Lovers

By Joseph W. Smith III / December 31, 2020

Here are 10 more picks from my book on under-the-radar titles, “The Best Movies You Never Saw.” While only a few are overtly Christ-centered, they all embrace a biblical message, providing much to think about for viewers working to live out their faith in a secular age.

6 Christian Themes to Look For in the 2017 Wonder Woman Movie

By Le Ann Trees / December 7, 2020

The film “Wonder Woman” clearly resonates with audiences for a variety of reasons, including a strong female heroine who is kind, compassionate, and tough. Interestingly, it also includes quite a few Christian parallels. Here are six biblical themes to look for in the 2017 superheroine flick.

A Dozen Under-the-Radar Movies for Decent Christian Viewing

By Joseph W. Smith III / August 21, 2020

Here are a dozen films from that volume specifically chosen for Christian viewers. While only a few of these are “faith-based” or overtly Christ-centered, they all rest on a solid moral framework, providing much to think about as we work to live biblically in a secular age.

12 Short Movies for an Early Night

By Joseph W. Smith III / October 16, 2019

For folks challenged by increasingly long run-times on films, here are a dozen worthwhile movies at or under 90 minutes in length—shorter than two episodes of your favorite show. (All are unrated unless otherwise noted.)

Holiday Movies 2017-18: Dickens, Division, Family, Forbearance—and One Lump of Coal

By Joseph W. Smith III / December 8, 2018

The annual holiday movie season, running from mid-November through the new year, usually offers a smorgasbord of worthwhile films—and 2017 was perhaps richer than most. So here’s a little help with the cinematic choices at your local multiplex—or in your living room—over the coming months.